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title: "Access to Financial Times - Digital Content"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-14e84842-121a-41d3-9440-bea7a58e6fad"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS"
published: "2017-05-03"
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# Access to Financial Times - Digital Content

Buyer: H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-14e84842-121a-41d3-9440-bea7a58e6fad

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## Summary

The procurement process involves H M Revenue & Customs, which has awarded a contract titled "Access to Financial Times - Digital Content" in the services category. This process was initiated through a direct award method, with a total contract value of £158,137 and a duration from 1 May 2017 to 30 April 2018. The procurement was completed on 20 April 2017, and the tender period concluded on 30 April 2017. The service is specified to be delivered across various locations, including the United Kingdom and overseas territories.

This tender presents a growth opportunity primarily for businesses providing digital content and subscription services, especially those specialising in news and financial information. Companies capable of delivering similar services would benefit by leveraging this awarded contract as a benchmark for their offerings, enabling them to position themselves effectively in competitive bids within the public sector.

## Notice

One year subscription access to the Financial Services Digital content

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dcdeadc5-2999-4a4e-b911-c96abdd8892e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 May 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Apr 2017 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2017 - 30 Apr 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £158,127 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £158,137 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M60 9LA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Ordsall |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FINANCIAL TIMES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines

## Release History

- 3 May 2017 at 07:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dcdeadc5-2999-4a4e-b911-c96abdd8892e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dcdeadc5-2999-4a4e-b911-c96abdd8892e
  3rd May 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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